Goodspeed Postpones World Premiere of Anne of Green Gables Musical by Ryan McPhee

The Connecticut venue had already moved its spring production of South Pacific to the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:26pm on April 10, 2020☆⚑

The Daily Distraction: Giddy On Up With Laura Bell Bundy by Ryan McPhee

The Tony nominee traded the Broadway stage for the saloon in her first country single.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:47pm on April 10, 2020☆⚑

Lincoln Center Cancels All Remaining 2020 Summer Programming by Ryan McPhee

Impacted engagements include lineups from Midsummer Night Swing, the Mostly Mozart Festival, and Lincoln Center Out of Doors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21am on April 10, 2020☆⚑

Broadway Marquees Will Go Blue in Solidarity With Those on the COVID-19 Front Line by Ryan McPhee

Instead of dimming to mourn, theatres will shine messages of encouragement April 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:28pm on April 9, 2020☆⚑

The Daily Distraction: Paul Robeson Sings 'Ol' Man River' for Sydney Opera House Workers by Ryan McPhee

The singer and activist, born on this day in 1898, reworked the Oscar Hammerstein lyrics to become an anthem of resistance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:01pm on April 9, 2020☆⚑

Watch Disney on Broadway Stars Unite Remotely to Sing 'Go the Distance' by Ryan McPhee

Nine stage favorites went digital to commemorate ABC's "Day of Hope."

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24am on April 9, 2020☆⚑

Listen to a Cut Song From the Mean Girls Musical by Ryan McPhee

"Bossed Up" opened the second act during the show's pre-Broadway world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03am on April 9, 2020☆⚑

Playbill Viewing: Season 4 of The Good Fight Starring Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald, and More Theatre Faves by Ryan McPhee

Plus get a first look at Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford's new recurring role on the CBS All Access drama, returning April 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00am on April 9, 2020☆⚑

How Theatre Award Ceremonies Are Handling the Coronavirus Shutdown by Ryan McPhee

From the Tonys to the Obies, here's what's happening with the spring awards season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:06pm on April 8, 2020☆⚑

The Daily Distraction: Liz Callaway Finds a 'Beautiful City' While Driving Through New York by Ryan McPhee

The Tony nominee serenades and soothes in her "AutoTunes" videos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42pm on April 8, 2020☆⚑

Broadway Theatres Extend Shutdown as Coronavirus Outbreak Looms Over New York City by Ryan McPhee

Shows were initially slated to close through April 12; they're now hoping to resume in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02am on April 8, 2020☆⚑

2020 Drama Desk Awards Remain on Schedule, Ceremony Moved Online by Ryan McPhee

The revised eligibility window includes Broadway and Off-Broadway shows that opened through March 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 9:20am on April 8, 2020☆⚑

Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, More to Take Part in Virtual Passover Seder Benefit by Ryan McPhee

Saturday Night Seder is the latest from StoryCourse, a theatre-meets-dining initiative co-founded by Broadway's Adam Kantor

SOURCE: Playbill at 5:52pm on April 7, 2020☆⚑

Tony Winner André De Shields, Ballet Stalwart Mikhail Baryshnikov to Receive Honorary Doctorates From Boston Conservatory by Ryan McPhee

The virtual ceremony will include a tribute performance by an ensemble of students from their remote locations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:50pm on April 7, 2020☆⚑

Broadway's How I Learned to Drive, Starring Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse, Postponed by Ryan McPhee

Manhattan Theatre Club intends to present the revival in the 2020"2021 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:17pm on April 7, 2020☆⚑

Feinstein's/54 Below Streaming Series Adds The Jonathan Larson Project, Mauricio Martinez, Joe Iconis & Family, and More by Ryan McPhee

The midtown hotspot's #54BelowatHome series kicked off March 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:52pm on April 7, 2020☆⚑

The Daily Distraction: Judith Light Acts (and Sings) Her Way Through a Bowling Alley Breakdown by Ryan McPhee

The Tony winner starred alongside Sandy Duncan and Jill Eikenberry in the 1989 TV movie My Boyfriend's Back.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42pm on April 7, 2020☆⚑

The Daily Distraction: Watch the First Musical Theatre Performance to Ever Win a Tony by Ryan McPhee

Though the annual awards were not broadcast on national television until 1967, David Wayne reprised his Tony-winning Finian's Rainbow performance at the 25th annual ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:08pm on April 6, 2020☆⚑

Metropolitan Opera Offers Aida, Così fan tutte, More Online This Week, Launches Free Student Streams by Ryan McPhee

The Free Student Streams, separate from the ongoing nightly series, will offer resources to students and teachers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00pm on April 6, 2020☆⚑

The Daily Distraction: Stephanie J. Block Is 'Woman,' Hear Her Roar by Ryan McPhee

The Tony Award winner revisits one of her early Broadway credits"the title role in The Pirate Queen"at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48am on April 5, 2020☆⚑

Alley Theatre Moves Chisa Hutchinson's Amerikin and Sarah Ruhl's Dead Man's Cell Phone to 2020"2021 Season by Ryan McPhee

The two titles were slated to play the Houston venue this spring prior to the coronvirus pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:12pm on April 4, 2020☆⚑

Drag Race's Jan Sport on Impersonating Bernadette Peters, Feeling Her Frozen Fantasy, More by Ryan McPhee

The New York City-based drag queen channeled the Tony winner in this season's "Snatch Game" challenge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:56pm on April 4, 2020☆⚑

The Cast of Mrs. Doubtfire Sings the Musical's 'As Long as There Is Love' From Their Homes by Ryan McPhee

While they can't perform on Broadway at the moment, they have an inspirational message for theatre lovers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36pm on April 4, 2020☆⚑

The Daily Distraction: Remembering Laurie Beechman and Her Magical Belting Arms by Ryan McPhee

The Broadway powerhouse was born on this day in 1953.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59am on April 4, 2020☆⚑

The Daily Distraction: Kentucky's Krissalyn Love Delivers a World Full of Love in The Wiz by Ryan McPhee

Sick of staying at home? Let this "Home" cheer you up.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52pm on April 3, 2020☆⚑